What is EVRgreen™ EPS?
EVRgreen™ EPS is EPS that contains EcoPure® homogenously distributed throughout the resin. EcoPure® is an enzymatic catalyst that promotes biodegradation in certain substrates, including EPS when disposed of in a biologically active landfill. Cups made from EVRgreen™ expandable polystyrene (EPS) have been found to biodegrade 14.2% in the first 133 days of testing under conditions that simulate a biologically active landfill,* using the ASTM D5511-11 test method. *Present tests run at >48% solids content are representative of wetter landfills, such as in the Southeastern US. Biodegradation rates may be lower in other areas of the US, depending on the landfill’s moisture level.
